Highways England

Traffic Impact Assessor and Modeller

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £40,158 - £44,208

Ref: HE/4457

About Us

We are responsible for operating, maintaining and improving England’s motorways and major A roads. Consider that a third of all traffic, two thirds of heavy goods vehicles, and 98% of UK businesses rely on them, and you can see why our roads, and what we do, matters so much.

It’s an exciting time to begin a career with Highways England as we invest £11 billion in our motorways and A Roads boosting capacity, tackling congestion and improving safety which why we’re so grateful to our c 4,500 employees around the country. When you work with us, you're helping to connect communities, sustain business and support the economy. And with responsibility for major projects, working here is also a great move for your career.

The role

Due to continued growth and investment, Highways England is seeking to recruit a new Traffic Impact Analyst, based in Birmingham on a permanent basis.

The successful applicant will be responsible for providing analysis and advice on High Speed 2 construction impact on the Strategic Road Network. This includes any development of models and analytical tools to test the impact of HS2 construction and provide future predictions and communicate analysis with internal and external stakeholders. This person will also carry out in-depth research and studies as required by Highways England and will be based in the Performance Analysis Unit in Birmingham and work closely with the Transport Planner who will be working on the HS2 impact and scenario testing. The person will work to directions provided by the HS2 Delivery Team and the HS2 Transport Planner.

Day to day

• Provide analysis and advice to the High Speed 2 Delivery Team and High Speed 2 Planning Team.
• Carry out impact assessment for the construction options and crossing proposals by the HS2 Ltd. The assessment will cover the multiple schemes that are likely to be progressing at the same time.
• Understand and interpret the outputs from strategic transport models and if necessary run micro-simulation models to answer the queries.
• Provide analytical assurance for HS2 impact assessments and analysis in line with the Highways England Analytical Assurance Framework.
• Work collaboratively with HS2 Delivery and Planning Teams, Operational Research Analysts, Transport Planners and Economists within the Chief Analyst Division and other analysts within the company. Liaise and consult with other technical experts.
• Develop and use predictive modelling techniques to quantify and value different outcomes in given options and scenarios. Using Operational Research techniques and methodologies carry out deep dive analysis on specific subjects; respond to analysis and data requests.

About you

• Working experience of undertaking traffic impact assessments.
• An understanding of transport models (strategic to microsimulation and capacity/demand models); including how and where transport models should be used in the development of evidence bases
• Experience of carrying out difficult analytical assignments, at pace, and to be able to communicate the results to a senior management audience effectively.
• Experience of applying Operational Research principles, theories and concepts to complex analytical assignments including the building of predictive models.
• A qualification/degree in a numerical subject (e.g. Operational Research or similar discipline) OR relevant work experience in an analytical role.

Applying

So we can really get to know you and what you can offer please include a CV with your application.

You’re also encouraged to include a covering note explaining how you're a great match for us: so please tell us how your skills, experience and qualifications meet both the role, and Highways England, requirements.

We’re expecting this role to be popular, so we may need to close the advert early if response is strong so to avoid disappointment, please apply as soon as possible.

To apply, and for more information click here

Closing date: 26 November 2017.

Help keep England moving. We look forward to hearing from you.

For a full list of our vacancies please apply at recruitment.highways.gov.uk/